AEI Consultants is currently seeking Independent Consultants to support our Construction Consulting Services division on a per project basis. Independent Consultant responsibilities include performing Project Status Reports (PSRs) for new construction and renovation projects at commercial properties such as multi-family residential, office, hospitality, retail, industrial, educational, religious, educational, recreational, medical, and assisted living property types, as well as others. Independent Consultants have the opportunity to assess and report on construction status while maintaining autonomy over schedules and workloads.

Duties:

• Review of drawings for completeness and best practices;
• Review construction plans and specifications to complete quantitative take-offs;
• Ability to recognize various complexities of projects;
• Accurate pricing of work to be performed by contractors, subcontractors, etc.;
• Complete the analysis of material and subcontractor quotations;
• Assist Project Managers with the preparation of the budget analysis portion of Construction Risk Assessments;
• Request material and equipment pricing from vendors and suppliers;
• Communicate with subcontractor base with regard to project scope, schedule, risks, etc.
• Assist in the creation/maintenance of in-house database of construction costs;
• Maintain high level of client contact and communication;
• Manage multiple projects; and
• Prepare Project Status Reports.

Skills and Experience:

• Certification by the American Society of Professional Estimators, and/or The American Society of Cost Engineers is highly desirable;
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction, or Construction Management. In lieu of a degree, directly related experience may be substituted;
• A minimum of six years of progressively responsible estimating experience, three of which were related to estimating and bidding heavy construction projects;
• Timberline, BIM, On-Screen Takeoff, or iSqFt experience;
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially with Microsoft Excel;
• Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types;
• Passion for being detail oriented and highly organized
• Knowledge of the entitlement/permitting process and construction delivery methods and agreements;
• Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types; 
• Familiarity with Quire is a plus;
• Must have firm grasp of spoken and written English;
• Must be physically fit to manage stairs, and climb two or three story ladders within OSHA safety guidelines;
• Must work as a team member, utilizing the experience and knowledge of AEI staff who will review and critique reports prior to client delivery; and
• Must deliver outstanding on-time service with proactive solutions.
• California Independent Contractors required to follow guidelines per AB5 Legislation.

OVERVIEW

AEI Consultants is an employee-owned consulting firm that provides comprehensive services to commercial lenders, property owners, managers, tenants, and developers, industries, institutions, government agencies, and insurers, including many Fortune 500 companies. These services include environmental, property and facility assessments, zoning and energy consulting, site investigation and remediation, industrial hygiene, land surveying, valuation, and construction risk management. AEI specializes in identifying potential risks and crafting solutions through Environmental and Building Evaluation Consulting, Construction Services, Site Investigation and Remediation expertise. AEI Consultants is known for being reliable, responsive and resourceful. Founded in 1992, AEI is based in the San Francisco Bay area and has offices strategically located throughout the United States. 

At AEI Consultants, we celebrate and support diversity and are committed to creating and preserving an inclusive environment for the benefit of our employees and our community.  If you don’t meet every requirement but are excited about this opportunity and it aligns with your career goals then we still encourage you to apply. AEI Consultants is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.  AEI Consultants believes that diversity among our teammates is critical to our success and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.